Severe Weather

Current Watches and Warnings

Michigan, Shiawassee

Winter Storm Warning

* what... heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Several additional inches of accumulation are expected bringing storm totals to 6 to 9 inches. The highest totals will be between I-69 and I-96.

* Where... portions of Southeast Michigan including Metro Detroit.

* When... until midnight EST tonight.

* Additional details... roads will become snow-covered. Visibility to fall to 1/4 mile or less.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weatherconditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extraflashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of anemergency.

Special Statement

Statement as of 6:30 PM EST on December 13, 2017

Expires 10:00 PM EST on December 13, 2017

... Cautious travel is advised for snow-covered roadways and reduced visibilities this evening...

Weather...

* moderate snow is ongoing across Southeast Michigan. Heavy snow rates of 1 inch per are are rapidly coming to an end in the Detroit area.

* Additional snow accumulations will be 2 inches or less through midnight.

* South winds around 10 mph.

* Air temperatures will range between 18 and 23 degrees.

Impacts...

* roads are snow-covered.

* Visibility of 1/2 mile.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

* the combination of moderate snow and cold temperatures will result in localized slippery conditions and variable traffic rates throughout the County. Motorists are urged to use caution and account for the variable driving conditions by allowing extra time.

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630 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

... Cautious travel is advised for snow-covered roadways and reduced visibilities this evening...

Weather...

* moderate snow is ongoing across Southeast Michigan. Heavy snow rates of 1 inch per are are rapidly coming to an end in the Detroit area.

* Additional snow accumulations will be 2 inches or less through midnight.

* South winds around 10 mph.

* Air temperatures will range between 18 and 23 degrees.

Impacts...

* roads are snow-covered.

* Visibility of 1/2 mile.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

* the combination of moderate snow and cold temperatures will result in localized slippery conditions and variable traffic rates throughout the County. Motorists are urged to use caution and account for the variable driving conditions by allowing extra time.